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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.86

Following the Lord’s Order

“The previous year, Jagadānanda Paṇḍita, following the Lord’s order, had returned to the city of Nadia to see Śacīmātā.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 12.86, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The account turns to a visit made the previous year.
  • Jagadānanda Paṇḍita returned to the city of Nadia to see Śacīmātā.
  • He made this visit in obedience to the Lord’s order.

Try this today

Take one concrete step today to fulfill a responsibility you have already accepted.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about Jagadānanda Paṇḍita’s willingness to carry out the Lord’s order?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.

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